Severus Alexander Dressed as Demiourgos

291, Lot: 223. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (35mm, 22.40 g, 12h). Bust of Severus right, wearing crown and garments of demiourgos / Legend within and around wreath. SNG France 1580 (same dies); SNG Levante -. Fine, green patina, smoothing and cleaning marks.

Severus Alexander wears both the crown and the chiton of the demiourgos, the official who oversaw the operation of regional festivals and games.